Downtown Santa Cruz Travel Guide
Santa Cruz



Visit Downtown Santa Cruz
Stay near popular Downtown Santa Cruz attractions
Things to do

Santa Cruz, California Scavenger Hunt

Santa Cruz Walking Tour: Discover Downtown & Mission Hill

Beach Hill to Historic Downtown Santa Cruz Loop

Capitola Friday Night Food Tour

Santa Cruz Surf Walk: History and Culture Tour

Santa Cruz 2Hour Guided eBike Tour for Small E-Bike Groups
Top hotels in Downtown Santa Cruz

Pacific Blue Inn
"I had an issue with the room, but Calvin upon hearing it was more than accomodating in addressing the issue. Communication was very good in getting and throughout the stay. Small hotel but centrally located to the pier and dtown."
Reviewed on 8 Sept 2026

La Bahia Hotel and Spa
"I can’t possibly give this resort enough stars. Exceeds expectations with the complimentary bottle of wine and snacks in the room, motion activated lighting under bathroom counters to guide the way to the toilet at night, the low step in the shower to put your leg on to shave. The pool was fantastic, ..."
Reviewed on 9 Sept 2026

Chaminade Resort & Spa
"We paid extra for the forest view patio but it did not look as what was advertised in the photos. There were many spider webs and bugs on the chairs outdoors. The pool area was nice and the room itself was also good."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Bay Front Inn Santa Cruz

Marea Sol Hotel
"Very clean and quiet, new building. Great staff. Beachfront and right by boardwalk location."
Reviewed on 10 Sept 2026

Seaside Inn & Suites
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Where to stay in Downtown Santa Cruz

Westside Santa Cruz
Travellers to Westside Santa Cruz praise its stunning beaches. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Monterey Bay.

Eastside Santa Cruz
Travellers come to Eastside Santa Cruz for its beaches, and you can see top attractions like Monterey Bay and Twin Lakes State Beach while you're in town.

Pleasure Point
While visiting Pleasure Point, you might make a stop by sights like Monterey Bay and Pleasure Point Park.

Beach Hill - Beach Flats
While there might not be top attractions in Beach Hill - Beach Flats, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Main Beach.

Upper Seabright
While Upper Seabright isn't home to many top sights, Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk and Santa Cruz Harbor are some notable places to visit nearby.










